DUA (Delegated Underwriting Authority) Specialist

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney

• 9-month fixed term contract

• Hybrid working with full-time hours

The Opportunity

In this role you will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, technical support and audit services on Third Party Agreements (including DUA’s) across AUSPAC. The DUA Specialist role will report into and support the DUA Governance Manager in ensuring that DUA across AUSPAC is compliant with the Group Underwriting Standards.

Your new role

• Drive the DUA Team’s strategy for AUSPAC, ensure process improvements and to be delegation focused

• Work with the business to ensure that the DUA Governance and Operational Standard is followed for new business, renewal and change of scope.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to assist in achieving planned outcomes.

• Help develop and improve DUA Reporting including metrics, product, business units and underwriting database

• Help manage and control the content in the Underwriting Agreement Repository

• Carry out DUA Audit, Review audit reports (and outcomes) for themes and opportunities, assist in issue tracking and resolution as required.

• Deliver training to key stakeholders around DUA and Facilities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the General Insurance industry

• Ability to effectively manage the risk associated with DUAs and facilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing complicated concepts in a simple, professional manner

• Capability in demonstrating strong relationships with key stakeholders

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits 

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching

• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums

• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network

• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice

• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards

• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion

• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)

• Family First accredited employer since 2021

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Partner Management (BPM), Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Insurance Underwriting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Team Development, Team Management

Application Close Date: 04/04/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.